When someone sings “Bali Hai,” they might be asking what the phrase means. Bali Hai is a song from the Broadway musical “South Pacific.” The song was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The phrase “Bali Hai” appears twice in the song. The first time, Lieutenant Joseph Cable sings, “I have often asked myself what Bali Hai means.” The second time, Nellie sings, “Is it a place? A dream? A love affair?”
So what does Bali Hai mean? There is no …